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16 terrorists killed in separate security forces, police operations across Balochistan: state media

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News DeskSaleem Shahid. (2026, September 23). 16 terrorists killed in separate security forces, police operations across Balochistan: state media. Dawn. https://www.dawn.com/news/2032069/16-terrorists-killed-in-separate-security-forces-police-operations-across-balochistan-state-media

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Dawn · collected 2026-09-23 · by News DeskSaleem Shahid

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On Wednesday, Pakistani security forces killed at least 16 terrorists across Balochistan’s Mastung, Turbat, and Quetta districts. In Turbat, two were killed during an operation against Fitna al Hindustan; in Mastung, nine died while attempting to attack a checkpoint; and in Quetta, five affiliated with Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan were shot dead by police after targeting a station. Authorities stated that operations would continue until all threats are eliminated. Additionally, the Edhi Foundation reported its ambulance hijacked near Gidar.
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On Wednesday, state media reported that at least 16 terrorists were killed during separate military and police operations in Balochistan’s Mastung, Turbat, and Quetta districts. According to Radio Pakistan, two terrorists affiliated with Fitna al Hindustan, a designation used by the Pakistani state to highlight India's alleged role in terrorism, were killed in Turbat. Meanwhile, Balochistan police killed five terrorists in a gun battle near a police station in Quetta’s Aghbarg area. Additionally, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that 19 terrorists and one soldier had been killed across the province since September 21, as security forces conducted clearance operations against terrorist hideouts in Shaban area of Quetta district. The ISPR emphasized India's sponsorship of Fitna al Khawarij and Fitna al Hindustan groups to destabilize Pakistan.

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📰 Terrorist Operations In Balochistan
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Hedges 4 of 20 claims Outlet record 72/100
“The articles describe different sets of operations occurring on different dates and in different districts within Balochistan.”
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“The articles describe separate military operations with different locations and casualties.”
Dawn
Hedges 2 of 17 claims Outlet record 72/100
“Article A describes an operation in Panjgur district where four terrorists were killed, while Article B mentions separate operations across multiple districts including Turbat and Mastung with a total of 16 terrorists killed.”
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“Article A describes specific operations resulting in the deaths of terrorists affiliated with Fitna al Hindustan and other groups, while Article B discusses broader kinetic actions targeting terrorist groups near the border with Afghanistan.”
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“The articles describe different military operations involving distinct groups and locations: one mentions killings of terrorists affiliated with Fitna al Hindustan in Balochistan districts, while the other refers to an exchange of fire with Afghan Taliban fighters on the Pakistan-Afghan border.”
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News DeskSaleem Shahid
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🔮 The clearance operation will continue until the complete neutralisation of the threat in the area,” it said.
🔮 The clearance operation will continue until the complete neutralisation of the threat in the area,” it said.
🔮 “Operations will continue until the threat is eliminated,” Pakistan TV said, quoting the security forces.
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Topics

Balochistan Mastung Quetta Radio Pakistan Turbat

Subjects

Balochistan GPE · 6× Quetta GPE · 3× Aghbarg GPE · 2× Fitna al Hindustan ORG · 2× Mastung GPE · 2× Panjgur GPE · 2× Radio Pakistan ORG · 2× Turbat GPE · 2× India GPE · 1× Pakistan GPE · 1×

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In a statement, the foundation said the ambulance was returning to the Edhi Kalat Centre at around 7:15am after transporting the body of a woman from an area near Gidar, about 110 kilometres from Civil Hospital, Kalat.
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🔮 “Operations will continue until the threat is eliminated,” Pakistan TV said, quoting the security forces.

Claims (20 extracted, 5 hedged)

At least 16 terrorists were killed during separate military and police operations in Balochistan’s Mastung, Turbat and Quetta districts on Wednesday, state media reported. asserted
media → kill → Wednesday
According to Radio Pakistan, security forces killed two terrorists affiliated with Fitna al Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation in the Jausak area of Turbat. uncertain
forces → accord → Turbat
The state has designated Balochistan-based terrorist groups as Fitna al Hindustan to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan. asserted
state → designate → Pakistan
Meanwhile, Pakistan Television reported that security forces continued operations against terrorists in Balochistan under Raddul Fitna-3. asserted
forces → report → Fitna-3
In Mastung, nine terrorists were killed after they attempted to attack a checkpost, according to the state broadcaster. uncertain
they → kill → broadcaster
Heavy weapons, ammunition and three motorcycles were also recovered, it added. asserted
it → recover → ?
“Operations will continue until the threat is eliminated,” Pakistan TV said, quoting the security forces. asserted
TV → continue → forces
Meanwhile, Balochistan police killed five terrorists in a gun battle in Quetta’s Aghbarg area after terrorists attempted to attack a police station, officials said. asserted
officials → kill → station
Officials said the terrorists targeted the Aghbarg police station, located on the outskirts of Quetta, in the early hours of Wednesday. asserted
terrorists → say → Wednesday
Police personnel deployed at the station immediately returned fire. asserted
personnel → deploy → fire
“In a heavy exchange of fire, five terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan were killed by police,” Saddar Senior Superintendent of Police Shafqat Janjua said. asserted
Janjua → belong → Police
He added that police had foiled the attack and seized weapons and ammunition. asserted
police → add → weapons
According to Janjua, the attackers arrived in the area on motorcycles before targeting the police station. uncertain
attackers → accord → station
Separately, the Edhi Foundation said one of its ambulances was allegedly hijacked by armed men in Balochistan on Wednesday. uncertain
one → say → Wednesday
In a statement, the foundation said the ambulance was returning to the Edhi Kalat Centre at around 7:15am after transporting the body of a woman from an area near Gidar, about 110 kilometres from Civil Hospital, Kalat. asserted
ambulance → say → Hospital
The foundation said unidentified armed men assaulted the Edhi worker and took control of the ambulance. asserted
men → say → ambulance
On Tuesday, Radio Pakistan reported that six terrorists were killed and nine suspected individuals were arrested during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by security forces in Balochistan’s Saran Tangi area. asserted
individuals → report → area
On Monday, security forces killed four more terrorists belonging to a banned organisation in an intelligence-based operation carried out in two areas of Panjgur district. asserted
forces → kill → district
Last week, security forces killed 11 terrorists in separate operations in Panjgur and Chagai districts. asserted
forces → kill → districts
The number of terrorist attacks in the province increased by seven per cent from 83 in July to 89 in August, according to a monthly assessment by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies. uncertain
number → increase → Studies
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